Drinking a cup of tea for me is more about the mindfulness, contemplation and relaxation than anything else. I recently watched an interview with Oprah and Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist Monk. He explained how the mere act of drinking a cup of tea can help the drinker take time to re-calibrate and be present, something we should all aim to do more of.
https://youtu.be/ZVPZZOLi3w4
- Be aware of your surroundings, listen to the water boiling, see the steam rising, alert your senses.
- Enjoy the water pouring into the pot or cup, watch the water change colour as it infuses the tea leaves, inhale the evolving fragrance of your brew.
- Embrace the warmth of the cup, let it envelope you and relax with it.
- Sip and savour.
- Forget about the past. Forget about the future. Be present ♥
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I would like to be present but generally I am like a hungry dog in a butcher when it comes to drinking my tea, especially if it’s been a long wait, ha ha ha
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LOL ♥ this!!
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mindful tea
is wonderful!
especially
when i’m
thirsty 🙂
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Couldn’t agree more ♥
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I have enjoyed tea since I was a little girl, drinking it with my grandmother. She would always say, “We don’t really do anything while drinking our tea. Drinking our tea is the thing that we’re doing.” That always stayed with me, and now as an adult tea is much more to me than just having something I like the taste of.
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Couldn’t agree more, sometimes it is just about stopping and taking some time for us. Thank you for sharing ♥ and welcome to my blog 🙂
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Never really thought about it like this before. I suppose I think the end result of the drink of tea is the point and to be fair I rush through the steps to make it. But this def puts a different spin on things. Self care and tea. The perfect combination
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Exactly! Can’t pour from an empty cup so it’s important to look after ourselves and take some time – even with such a simple thing as having a cup of tea. Thank you for sharing ♥
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There’s a definite message here I think…at least for a few minutes during a busy day, when it’s time for tea and the kettle goes on take some time out for yourself too…even just to appreciate the little luxuries we have in life. ❤️ this post. Pinned it. X
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That is it exactly. Thank you for your kind words, very much appreciated 💞
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Great post. When I learned Mindfulness we used a grape. The cup of tea idea is much better.
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Now that sounds interesting… A grape? I do agree a cup of tea is a beautiful way to regroup. Thanks for your comment.
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Is that a reference to alcohol?!
Justine…is there an alcohol infused type tea that you could recommend to Phil?!
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Hehehe I am sure I can find something. Lol my new blog will be epic 😋🍷☕
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I think the grape may be turning into wine? Not sure. I did not grow up with an appreciation of tea. Growing up in the South (in the US), we drank sugar covered in what they called tea. Ruined me for years. A recent trip to London taught me to start appreciating tea. But, this is a new idea that I will try. It is an opportunity to slow down, regroup and find a quick moment of peace.
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Love that you have found the true way to enjoy tea. Thank you for your comment and welcome to The Tea Chest Blog ☕🙏
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I love tea, too much really 🙂
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Is there such a thing as too much tea? Welcome to The Tea Chest Blog ☕🙏
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Sipping my evening tea is the best part of my day!
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